WOODBRIDGE, VA – A 70-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday evening while crossing Richmond Highway near Opitz Boulevard in Woodbridge, according to the Prince William County Police Department.
Investigators said the man was walking in the roadway around 6:06 p.m. when he was hit by a 2025 Toyota Camry traveling south on Richmond Highway. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or designated crossing area at the time of the collision.
The driver, a 19-year-old man, remained at the scene and was not injured. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Police have not released the man’s name pending notification of family.
Crash investigators are seeking witnesses or anyone who may have seen the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department at 703-792-5123.
Vandalism discovered at Woodbridge construction site
Just hours earlier, officers were called to a commercial building in the 16700 block of River Ridge Boulevard to investigate a case of vandalism. Police said that sometime between January 26 and February 16, swastikas, racial slurs, and other symbols were spray-painted inside the unfinished property.
The building remains under construction, and no suspect information has been released. Investigators are asking anyone with knowledge of the vandalism to come forward.
Key details
• 70-year-old pedestrian killed while crossing Richmond Highway outside a crosswalk
• 19-year-old driver of Toyota Camry remained on scene and was uninjured
• Separate vandalism case reported at commercial site on River Ridge Boulevard
Both investigations remain active as police continue to gather information.
Police continue to investigate crash and vandalism incidents